[Assented to 9th March, 1961.]9 - 10 ELIZABETH II.
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CHAP. 9
An Act to amend the Indian Act.
[Assented to 9th March, 1961.]
HER Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. Section 112 of the Indian Act is repealed and the following substituted therefor:
"112. (1) Where a band has applied for enfranchisement within the meaning of this Act and has submitted a plan for the disposal or division of the funds of the band and the lands in the reserve, the Minister may appoint a committee to inquire into and report upon any or all of the following matters, namely:
(a) the desirability of enfranchising the band;
(b) the adequacy of the plan submitted by it; and
(c) any other matter relating to the application for enfranchisement or to the disposition thereof.
(2) A committee appointed under subsection (1) shall consist of
(a) a judge or retired judge of a superior, surrogate, district or county court,
(b) an officer of the Department, and
(c) a member of the band to be designated by the council of the band."